El Corte Inglés is the largest department store group in Europe and a dominant force in the Spanish retail landscape. Headquartered in Madrid, the conglomerate operates a diverse portfolio including department stores, supermarkets, travel agencies, and insurance services. With a workforce of tens of thousands, it serves as a primary pillar of the Spanish economy and a leader in consumer goods distribution.

For international professionals, El Corte Inglés offers a gateway into the Spanish corporate world, particularly within its expanding digital, IT, and logistics hubs. While customer-facing roles typically require high Spanish proficiency, the company's focus on e-commerce and supply chain modernization has increased demand for specialized technical talent and project managers from diverse backgrounds.

Founded in 1940 by Ramón Areces in Madrid, the company began as a small tailor shop. Over several decades, it expanded through aggressive growth and acquisitions to become Spain's most iconic retail conglomerate.

For international professionals

Largest department store chain in Europe with a massive physical and digital footprint across Spain.
Offers a wide variety of roles ranging from specialized tech and engineering to corporate management and retail.
Headquartered in Madrid with a presence in every major Spanish city and province.
Currently undergoing a significant digital transformation, creating opportunities for international IT and e-commerce experts.
Known for providing long-term career stability and being one of the most recognized brands in the country.

Pattern Maker Sfera

El Corte Ingles

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Are you looking to develop your talent and find a place where your effort is recognized? We offer a dynamic, close-knit, and forward-looking environment. Here, every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and shine. Imagine being part of a diverse team where evolution and customer service are our priority. At El Corte Inglés, our work is a shared passion.

The project awaiting you.

At Sfera, every collection is the result of a combination of creativity, technique, and product excellence. Now you have the opportunity to be part of the women's team during a time of evolution and growth, where pattern making plays a key role in constructing garments with an impeccable fit aligned with market trends.

You will join a dynamic and collaborative environment, working hand-in-hand with design and production to transform ideas into final products, contributing your experience and technical judgment. We are looking for a Senior Pattern Maker, with more than 10 years of experience, who wants to continue driving quality, precision, and continuous improvement in every collection.

Main functions and requirements.

Functions:

- Development and creation of patterns for the women's line.

- Preparation of base patterns and grading according to sizing and internal regulations.

- Analysis of technical sheets and design requirements to define pattern-making solutions.

- Supervision of tests and fitting, performing and proposing adjustments to ensure the correct finish of the garment.

- Review and update of technical documentation in CAD systems.

- Technical follow-up of prototypes during their development in coordination with design and production.

- Proposal of improvements in pattern-making processes and tools.

Requirements:

- Demonstrable experience of more than 10 years as a Pattern Maker in women's fashion.

- Mastery of pattern-making, grading, and garment fitting techniques.

- Knowledge of sewing and production processes.

- Proficiency in the programs: Intertónica and Crea.

- Sufficient level of English to operate in a professional environment (valued).

- Ability to work in a team and attention to detail.

We offer a variety of social benefits that will contribute to your well-being.

- Exclusive discounts and financing options.

- Life insurance.

- Corporate University.

- Continuous training for professional development.

- Study grants for employees' children.

- In-house Medical Service.

- Flexible remuneration plan.

If you find this position interesting, we invite you to apply, as your experience could be very valuable to us. In our company, everyone is welcome.

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Buscas desarrollar tu talento y un lugar dónde tu esfuerzo sea reconocido? Te ofrecemos un entorno dinámico, cercano y de futuro. Aquí, cada día es una nueva oportunidad para aprender, crecer y brillar. Imagina formar parte de un equipo diverso, donde la evolución y el servicio al cliente son nuestra prioridad. En El Corte Inglés, nuestro trabajo es una pasión compartida.

El proyecto que te espera.

En Sfera, cada colección es el resultado de la combinación entre creatividad, técnica y excelencia en el producto. Ahora tienes la oportunidad de formar parte del equipo de mujer en un momento de evolución y crecimiento, donde el patronaje juega un papel clave en la construcción de prendas con un ajuste impecable y alineadas con las tendencias del mercado.

Te incorporarás a un entorno dinámico y colaborativo, trabajando de la mano de diseño y producción para transformar ideas en producto final, aportando tu experiencia y criterio técnico. Buscamos un/a Patronista Senior, con más de 10 años de experiencia, que quiera seguir impulsando la calidad, la precisión y la mejora continua en cada colección

Funciones principales y requisitos.

Funciones:

- Desarrollo y realización de patrones para la línea de mujer.

- Elaboración de patrones base y escalados según tallaje y normativa interna.

- Análisis de fichas técnicas y requerimientos de diseño para definir soluciones de patronaje.

- Supervisión de pruebas y fitting, realizando y proponiendo ajustes para asegurar el correcto acabado de la prenda.

- Revisión y actualización de la documentación técnica en sistemas CAD.

- Seguimiento técnico de prototipos durante su desarrollo en coordinación con diseño y producción.

- Propuesta de mejoras en procesos y herramientas de patronaje.

Requisitos:

- Experiencia demostrable de más de 10 años como Patronista en moda mujer.

- Dominio de técnicas de patronaje, escalado y ajuste de prendas.

- Conocimiento de procesos de confección y producción.

- Dominio de los programas: Intertónica y Crea.

- Nivel de inglés suficiente para desenvolverse en un entorno profesional (valorable).

- Capacidad de trabajo en equipo y orientación al detalle.

Te ofrecemos una variedad de beneficios sociales que contribuirán a tu bienestar.

- Descuentos exclusivos y opciones de financiación.

- Seguro de vida.

- Universidad Corporativa.

- Formación continua para el desarrollo profesional.

- Ayudas al estudio para hijos e hijas de empleados.

- Servicio Médico propio.

- Plan de retribución flexible.

Si te resulta interesante este puesto, te invitamos a que apliques, ya que tu experiencia podría ser muy valiosa para nosotros. En nuestra empresa todas las personas son bienvenidas.